Fano, Italy and Zug, Switzerland – April 5, 2019: eta Blades and Romo Wind earlier today announced their cooperation to provide customers with solutions to improve the performance and extend the life cycle of the growing number of aging wind farms. eTa Blades, with its advanced capability to re-design and manufacture lighter and aerodynamically more… Read more »
During a two-month test campaign, the scientists from Fraunhofer IWES will be determining in the Dynamic Nacelle Testing Laboratory (DyNaLab) how the nacelle of a 3 MW wind turbine from ENERCON reacts to grid faults. Turbine components which are not physically present on the test bench are represented by models with various levels of detail…. Read more »
Deal integrates the benefits of WinGD’s WiDE predictive maintenance system with ExxonMobil’s Mobil Serv℠ Cylinder Condition Monitoring service Co-operation of two major marine industry suppliers to benefit vessel operators during a time of unprecedented change The integrated system will enable engine optimisation to enhance reliability and reduce maintenance costs Insights from the collaboration will be… Read more »
Jan De Nul Group reached an important milestone on the Formosa 1 Phase 2 OWF project: all 20 foundation monopiles have left the EEW SPC yard in Germany onboard of two heavy load transport vessels. Both vessels set sail to Taichung port, the marshalling harbour for the OWF project in Taiwan. This transport is an… Read more »
‘- New offshore energy support vessel, Seacat Weatherly, to be built locally by Diverse Marine, AMC on the Isle of Wight, providing regional investment boost – Seacat Services is the first operator to adopt Chartwell Marine’s next-generation Chartwell 24, a vessel design that will set new benchmarks for reliability, safety and performance in the international… Read more »
Jan De Nul orders revolutionary Offshore Jack-Up Installation Vessel Voltaire Jan De Nul Group orders the Voltaire, its third Offshore Jack-Up Installation Vessel, at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry in China. With an unrivalled crane capacity of over 3,000 tonnes, this jack-up vessel will be able to support the renewable energy industry to build the future… Read more »
• First full-scope multibrand service contract signed in Europe for two wind farms in Poland with a total of 29 Vestas turbines • Long-term service and maintenance contract secured for 58MW with Polenergia Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has secured its first full-scope contract for the service of turbines supplied by other Original Equipment Manufacturers… Read more »
• Introducing two new turbines, SG 5.8-155 and SG 5.8-170, that increase the AEP by over 20% and 32%, respectively, compared with the SG 4.5-145 Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) continues to advance its product strategy by introducing a new onshore platform: the Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform, which encompasses two turbine models: the SG 5.8-155… Read more »
Deutsche Windtechnik S.L.U., the Spanish unit of the independent service provider, is making a statement by adding 213 wind turbines to their service portfolio: Maintenance contracts were agreed upon for several wind farms situated in different regions around Spain, including 130 Gamesa G80 and G52 wind tur-bines, 40 NEG Micon NM52 and 43 Vestas V90…. Read more »
Second contract between North-Lincolnshire firm and global renewable energy company Part of Ørsted’s efforts to support UK companies within its supply chain Hornsea Two, off Yorkshire Coast, set to power over 1.3 million homes A local engineering company in North Lincolnshire has won a huge contract worth well over one million pounds, for part of… Read more »
Jan De Nul Group has successfully completed the cable installation scope for the Phase II Full Field Development of the NASR offshore oil field. Jan De Nul Group was subcontracted by Hyundai Heavy Industries for the cable loading, transport, laying and protection of three 132kV subsea power cables (total length 147km) and ten 11kV subsea… Read more »
SeaPlanner Ltd has been awarded the contract by Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm Limited, to provide its Marine Management System, SeaPlanner, and SeaHub communications solutions to support construction of the 857MW offshore wind farm, Triton Knoll. The SeaPlanner Marine Management System will be deployed for use by the construction project team to coordinate all personnel… Read more »
Oslo, Norway– 1st April 2019 –DNV GL, the world’s largest independent energy advisory and certification body, today announces that it is working with Equinor to undertake a third-party verification study of the Hywind Tampen floating wind farm in Norway. Hywind Tampen is expected to be the world’s first offshore wind farm powering oil platforms. Situated… Read more »
01 April 2019: Fred. Olsen Renewables places order with ZX Lidars for integrated nacelle wind Lidars on every turbine at the 105 MW Högaliden Wind Farm Fred. Olsen Renewables, a leading global developer, owner and operator of renewable energy assets has confirmed its most recent order of turbines features nacelle Lidar for both wind farm… Read more »
Ingeteam, April 2019. The Ingeteam Group, one of the world’s leading suppliers in the wind industry, is to showcase its technology at the WindEurope 2019 Conference & Exhibition. This is the most important event in the European wind power sector, attracting more than 7,000 professionals and 300 exhibitors from 50 countries. The conference will serve… Read more »
Power producer orders 38 turbines with a combined capacity of 166 MW Hamburg, 1 April 2019 – The Nordex Group has received a major order from Argentina at the end of March. For the first time, the Group is supplying turbines from its Delta4000 series to an overseas destination. The pooled project is “Chubut Norte… Read more »
ZF’s innovation and pioneering projects over time, demonstrate leadership in wind gearbox solutions Continuous research and smart applications of digital solutions make ZF a dependable service partner for all global wind projects ZF’s experience and excellence have resulted in a powerful service partnership following joining forces with Vestas This year, at WindEurope… Read more »
Government data shows that the overall energy output from bioenergy and waste, wind, solar and hydro is now nearly 13 times higher than coal. This comes just seven years after generation from coal was greater Renewables share of electricity generation was at a record high in 2018 producing 111 TWh with a 33.3% share Renewables… Read more »
New figures show output up by 6% between 2017-18 Wind power drives increase – but future uncertain Scotland increased the amount of renewable energy it generated by 6% between 2017 and 2018, new UK Government figures show today (March 28). The increase was largely driven by the growth of wind power, with offshore wind projects… Read more »
Vestas Wind Systems A/S has re-established itself as the leading manufacturer for wind turbines with over 10GW, or 19.6% share, of global installations in 2018, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. According to Vestas, high level of project commissioning in Americas, Europe, and steady installation activity in Asia-Pacific has aided the company… Read more »
PES wanted to know more about what was on offer from ELA Container Offshore GmbH. So, we invited Hans Gatzemeier, the Managing Director, to come and talk with us. We were surprised by the versatility of the container accommodation on offer, which in a very short time, can be customised to suit the customers’ requirements,… Read more »
In 7 days Europe’s flagship wind energy event will take place in Bilbao: the WindEurope 2019 Conference & Exhibition. More than 8,000 delegates will gather in the Spanish city from 2-4 April to network, do business, and discuss the theme of this year’s event: ‘Delivering a clean economy for all Europeans.’ “There couldn’t be a… Read more »
Turbine order book rises to EUR 3.9 billion Guidance for 2019: sales of EUR 3.2 to 3.5 billion and an EBITDA margin of between 3.0 and 5.0 percent Group meets 2018 guidance, free cash flow at EUR 44.0 million Nordex enters the 5MW class Third Sustainability Report published Hamburg, 26 March 2019. The Nordex Group… Read more »
Powerful addition to the Delta4000 series presented in 2017 Hamburg, 26 March 2019. The Nordex Group is extending its product portfolio with a multi-megawatt machine in the 5 MW class. After the N149/4.0-4.5 and the N133/4.8, the new N149/5.X is the third turbine type in the Delta4000 series. The N149/5.X is designed for moderate and… Read more »
Jan De Nul signs contract with TenneT for HV cable repairs in German waters TenneT has awarded a framework agreement to Jan De Nul Group for repairs of TenneT’s offshore high-voltage cables in the German Bight. TenneT’s mission is to ensure a reliable and uninterrupted supply of electricity in its high-voltage grid and therefore, Jan… Read more »
Peikko Group’s sales office in Norway, Peikko Norge AS, has received a substantial order to deliver rock foundation technology to Geitfjellet, Harbaksfjellet and Kvenndalsfjellet wind parks in the Sør-Trøndelag area, Central Norway. Peikko will deliver all steel components for the 100 foundations of the wind parks. The deliveries comprise FATBAR Rock Anchors, tower adapter plates… Read more »
Data is the cornerstone of every energy project. Whether it is wind resource data for the purpose of project development, operational data used in the monitoring and optimisation of an existing power plant or power performance data used in the verification and acceptance testing of existing or newly installed individual turbines, the need for low… Read more »
We all know the importance of a good pit crew during a pit stop in a race. Team members work closely together to have the racecar optimized and back on the track as soon as possible. The same idea and spirit for service teams apply to wind turbines. ZF Wind Power’s service organization works closely… Read more »
Seher Kaygusuz, Business Development, Marketing and Sales Manager at WINDSOURCING.COM, dropped in to tell us about the success of their product training courses, which provide added value to their customers. This ever-growing company knows how to respond to customer requests. PES: Hi Seher, it’s great to be talking with you again. The good thing is… Read more »
A wind turbine that has reached the end of its designed service life does not necessarily have to be shut down and dismantled. Using suitable methods and tools as well as the necessary competence and experience, independent experts today are able to assess whether a plant has service life reserves after the designed service life… Read more »
Theresa Trevor, Director of Marketing, SkySpecs brings PES her view on how to improve efficiency in our industry, by the use of data: not just its collection. Digitization is the answer. The past two years have revealed the near-term need for digital transformation of the energy industry in order to maximize ROI and minimize risk… Read more »
At great heights, maintenance technicians around the world ensure that wind turbines reliably deliver energy to private households and industry. Employees cannot do without fall protection. In most cases, a rescue device stored on a wind energy plant is also indispensable for their safety. This is the only way they can leave their workplace quickly… Read more »
The new trend in the installation of wind turbines is the choice of remote areas, where wind conditions are very often optimal leading to new investments for the implementation of wind energy parks. On the other hand, such locations have to deal with extreme inhospitable climatic conditions: extreme cold and/ or hot temperatures, strong winds… Read more »
Wind power transport requires extreme precision during the planning phase. The route choices and changes required by the roads can be anticipated during the planning phase, but the changing weather conditions in northern Europe can still surprise. The northern conditions require special transport expertise and an ability to act even in unforeseen circumstances. When large… Read more »
Despite Brexit being just around the corner and a number of other trends towards greater nationalism, Europe is growing closer when it comes to its energy supply system. Siemens has just delivered a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) system connecting the power grids of Belgium and the UK. Other interconnectors are already online and many more… Read more »
It might not surprise the reader that wind turbines, blades, etc. need to be inspected intelligently to avoid faults turning into unnecessary problems, and to keep inspection costs at a minimum. But there is always news to tell when it comes to how to do it better. Asset inspections are in the ever-blowing winds of… Read more »